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Read more at: Why COP27 matters

Why COP27 matters

Prof Emily Shuckburgh, Director of Cambridge Zero: As we enter another COP, with the world at 1.15°C of warming, it feels as though the hope of “keeping 1.5°C alive” is similarly dwindling. But we cannot give up hope – too much depends on it.


Read more at: The International Law of Energy book publication

The International Law of Energy book publication

Cambridge University Press has published The International Law of Energy by Jorge E. Viñuales . Founding Director of C-EENRG, Professor Jorge Viñuales , just published a new monograph 'The International Law of Energy' with Cambridge University Press. The world's energy structure underpins the global environmental crisis...


Read more at: A retrofitting revolution

A retrofitting revolution

Laying the foundations for buildings to stay cool in extreme heat. Impact at a glance: Measured excessively hot summer conditions in UK hospitals from 2007–19 and developed proposals to boost resilience in hot summers. Adaptation solutions were designed for 248 National Health Service (NHS) England Acute Hospitals (12.4...


Read more at: Fluid mechanics and the energy transition

Fluid mechanics and the energy transition

Decarbonisation of the energy system is the greatest challenge we face. At Cambridge’s Institute for Energy and Environmental Flows, world-leading researchers in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and surface science are working to develop the solutions we need to replace fossil fuels and protect our planet. After an...


Read more at: Floating ‘artificial leaves’ ride the wave of clean fuel production

Floating ‘artificial leaves’ ride the wave of clean fuel production

Researchers have developed floating ‘artificial leaves’ that generate clean fuels from sunlight and water, and could eventually operate on a large scale at sea. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, designed ultra-thin, flexible devices, which take their inspiration from photosynthesis – the process by which...


Read more at: CSIC Research Associate wins grant to identify policy instruments supporting low-carbon infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa

CSIC Research Associate wins grant to identify policy instruments supporting low-carbon infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa

Dr Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong has received a grant from the Energy Interdisciplinary Research Centre for a policy-driven collaborative project to guide the delivery of low carbon emissions infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Working with Dr Rehema Msulwa, a Research Associate at the Bennett Institute for Public...


Read more at: Energy IRC Small Grants awarded

Energy IRC Small Grants awarded

The Energy IRC awarded the latest round of Small Grants funded by the Isaac Newton Trust/ Energy Policy Research Group (EPRG) and the NERC Discipline Hopping for Environmental Solutions initiative. The grants were awarded to interdisciplinary teams focussed on the theme of energy transitions to achieve net zero carbon by...


Read more at: Natural clean-up: bacteria can remove plastic pollution from lakes

Natural clean-up: bacteria can remove plastic pollution from lakes

A study of 29 European lakes has found that some naturally-occurring lake bacteria grow faster and more efficiently on the remains of plastic bags than on natural matter like leaves and twigs. The bacteria break down the carbon compounds in plastic to use as food for their growth. The scientists say that enriching waters...


Read more at: £200bn annual opportunity for energy sector to deliver energy savings

£200bn annual opportunity for energy sector to deliver energy savings

The UK’s legal commitment to zero emissions by 2050 requires substantial growth in renewable electricity generation, but rapidly expanding demand is still likely to exceed supply. As the government launches its Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) focusing on electricity supply, UK FIRES have published a new...


Read more at: Cambridge spin-out Nyobolt raises £50m to lead on sustainable energy storage

Cambridge spin-out Nyobolt raises £50m to lead on sustainable energy storage

Nyobolt, the pioneer of end-to-end fast-charging battery systems, announces £50 million funding which will enable the company to enter a stage of manufacturing at scale. Nyobolt, which spun out of the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry in 2016 and was co-founded by Professor Dame Clare Grey DBE FRS and CEO Dr Sai...